Earthen mound surrounded by a ditch, a common feature of European castles in the Middle Ages (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% MOTTE Earthen mound surrounded by a ditch, a common feature of European castles in the Middle Ages (5) (5)
6% MOAT Castle surrounder (4) Thomas Joseph Jun 3, 2026
5% BERM Earthen mound (4)
5% TEES Earthen mounds. (4)
4% ENCIRCLED Surrounded (9) LA Times Daily Jul 7, 2026
4% TURRET Castle tower (6) The Telegraph Quick Jul 5, 2026
4% HEMIN Surround (5) Thomas Joseph Jun 30, 2026
4% AMID Surrounded by (4) USA Today Jun 30, 2026
4% TOR Mound of distortions (3) (3) Mirror Cryptic Jun 29, 2026
4% ORIFLAMME Scarlet flag, a symbol of France in the Middle Ages (9) The Times Specialist Sunday Jun 28, 2026
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